National Social Security Board for Unorganised, Gig and Platform Workers

Context

The Ministry of Labour & Employment notified the National Social Security Board for unorganised workers and gig & platform workers under the Code on Social Security.

About the Board

1. Nature: A statutory advisory and monitoring body that frames and reviews social security, health, disability, accident and pension schemes for informal and platform workers.
2. Legal Basis: Section 6, Code on Social Security, 2020.
3. Aim: To close the social safety gap for the unorganised and gig workforce without hurting the flexibility of such work.

Composition

1. Chairperson: Union Minister for Labour and Employment.
2. Government: Nominees of the Centre and States, including bodies like EPFO and ESIC.
3. Industry: Aggregators, platform companies and employers.
4. Workers: Trade unions, gig worker associations and civil society.
5. Meetings: At least three times a year.

Key Functions

1. Recommends schemes: Life, disability, accident, health, maternity and old-age benefits.
2. Advises the Centre on implementing the Code.
3. Monitors schemes for access and effectiveness.
4. Reviews State records: Worker registration and e-Shram links.
5. Oversees the Social Security Fund: Government contributions and aggregator levies.

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